17 Child & Family Services Resources in Des Moines, Iowa — Free Help & Counseling
17 verified child & family services resources in Des Moines, Iowa. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish, Arabic, Burmese. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
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- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa — Child & Family Services in West Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 288-9025 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa serves Polk, Story, Marshall, and surrounding counties with one-to-one mentoring matches for central Iowa children.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 242-1290 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa serves Polk, Story, Marshall, and surrounding counties with multiple club sites providing afterschool and summer programming
- Catholic Charities Diocese of Des Moines — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 237-5045 — Catholic Charities member agency serving Des Moines, Iowa. Services include: Adoption services, Asset development services, Basic needs services, Case managemen
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Des Moines — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 244-3761 — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Des Moines serves 23 counties in southwest Iowa with refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, domestic violence se
- Child Welfare - Iowa — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (800) 422-4453
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline - Iowa — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (800) 422-4453
- Children & Families of Iowa — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 288-1981 — Children & Families of Iowa (CFI), founded 1888 as the Children's Home Society of Iowa, is the state's oldest child welfare agency. CFI serves children, youth,
- Easterseals Iowa — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 289-1933 — Easterseals Iowa serves the state with adult day programs, employment services, Camp Sunnyside (one of the largest barrier-free camps in the U.S.), respite care
- Easterseals Iowa and Camp Sunnyside — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 289-1933 — Easterseals affiliate offering services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Programs typically include early intervention, autism serv
- Iowa CASA – Child Advocacy Board — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 281-3104 — Iowa CASA – Child Advocacy Board is the statewide network supporting Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and Guardian ad Litem programs in Iowa. Trains and
- Iowa Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (800) 362-2178 — Iowa Child Abuse Reporting Hotline (24/7) Trained intake workers screen reports, gather information, and dispatch investigations to the appropriate child protec
- Iowa Department of Health and Human Services – Family Well-Being and Protection — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 281-5452 — Iowa HHS Family Well-Being and Protection administers child protective services, foster care, adoption, juvenile court services support, and child care assistan
- Lutheran Services in Iowa — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 277-4476 — Lutheran Services in Iowa serves families and children across Iowa with refugee services, foster care, behavioral health, and family-centered programs at locati
- Make-A-Wish Iowa — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (800) 722-9474 — Make-A-Wish Iowa grants wishes for children ages 2.5 through 18 diagnosed with critical illnesses. Coverage area: All of Iowa. Refer a child or contact the chap
- Prevent Child Abuse - Iowa — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (312) 663-3520
- United Way of Central Iowa — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 246-6500 — United Way local affiliate serving Des Moines, Iowa. Coordinates community impact in education, financial stability, and health, including 211 information & ref
- YMCA of Greater Des Moines — Child & Family Services in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 282-9622 — YMCA of Greater Des Moines serves central Iowa with 7 branch locations, dozens of child care sites, summer day camps, and the Camp Y-Forest resident camp.
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Frequently asked questions
How many child & family services resources are available in Des Moines, Iowa?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified child & family services resources across Des Moines, Iowa. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these child & family services services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
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What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.